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Dave Schuman dave@daveworld.net
· www.daveworld.net Technical ExpertiseProgramming: Java, EJB, JSP, ASP.NET 1.1/2.0/3.0, Windows
Communication Framework (WCF, .NET 3.0), VB, C#, Classic ASP,
Web Services, XML, XMLBeans, XSL Transformations, JDBC, HTML,
DHTML, CSS, Javascript, Flash ActionScript, C++, Perl, UNIX Shell,
Object Oriented Design/Programming Database: SQL
Server, Oracle, MySQL, Sybase, MS Access Admin: IIS, Apache/Tomcat on Windows Server 2003/Win2K/WinXP,
BEA Weblogic Admin, Oracle, MySQL, Sybase Software Design/Documentation: Ndoc,
Javadoc, RoboHelp, Rational Rose, Rational SoDA, Javadoc OS: Windows NT/9x/2000/XP/Server 2003,
UNIX, Linux Application
Server Software: IIS, BEA Weblogic
Application Server, Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat Application Server Development
Software: Visual Studio .NET 2003/2005, SQL Enterprise
Manager, BEA Weblogic Workshop, Altova XML Spy, Microsoft Visual
Studio .NET, Macromedia Dreamweaver Business
Software: Microsoft Project,
Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Visio; Adobe Acrobat Exchange, Distiller; GhostScript Graphic
Design Skills: Macromedia Flash MX/5,
Fireworks, Freehand; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator; Microsoft Publisher Multimedia Software: DigiDesign Pro Tools, Propellerhead Reason,
Screenblast Sound Forge, Windows Media Encoder, Windows Movie
Maker, Adobe Premier PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYWeb application
design, development, and documentation for 10 years with
recent focus in Web applications using Microsoft .NET technologies
(IIS, VB, ASP.NET, SQL Server). Other technologies used extensively
include Java, JSP, BEA Weblogic, Apache/Tomcat, XML, Oracle and
MySQL. Technical
writing for 7+ years with experience writing functional/technical
specifications, illustrating application flow charts, producing
training reference material (for one-on-one training), documenting
code in Javadoc/Ndoc and writing code definitions. Small business
owner for 8 years, running Daveworld Inc., a company
that offers Web application design, development and hosting solutions,
as well as contract Web software consulting services. Strong
interpersonal communication, management, and project leadership skills, combined with the ability to learn new
technology/skills and apply them with professional accuracy. Works
independently with little supervision. EXPERIENCEDaveworld Inc., Fairfax, CA Sep 1999 – Present Business Owner, Webmaster, Web Developer
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Design and implement web sites and
applications for various clients on a part-time basis. Web applications
have been built using .NET or Java technologies, and have incorporated
Flash, DHTML, and JavaScript.
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Service various clients on a part-time
basis with web design, development, and hosting solutions.
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Configure and maintain Windows Server
2003 server running IIS, Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat Application
Server, MySQL db, SQL Server db, SmartMax mail server, BulletProof
FTP Server.. AssetMark,
Web Applications Consultant: Technical Lead and
Primary Developer
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Technical Lead, Primary Developer: Strategist
Management Interface, a .NET 2.0 / 3.0 Web application o
Designed, developed, and tested complex
3-tiered Web application in multiple hosting environments, eventually hosting
the application as a TCP service hosted under .NET 3.0 Windows Communication
Framework. o
Prepared / Generated API
documentation using Ndoc. o
Coded front-end UI to bind to the
middle tier and follow business validation rules. o
Single-handedly designed and coded
entire object-oriented middle-tier. o
Designed and implemented entire database
schema using SQL Server Enterprise Manager, collaborated in database
integration project by re-writing legacy stored procedures using this new
schema. o
Updated SMI specification with new
wireframes, activity diagrams and use cases.
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Technical Lead, Sole Developer: Profile Validator,
a Web service embedded within an existing Web application. o
Designed, implemented, and
documented this new feature which enhances an existing AssetMark web
application. o
Coded Web service and middle tier
logic using VB .NET 2.0. o
Integrated middle tier with third
party products including New Frontier Advisors’ Lifecycle Optimizer, ChartFX,
and DynamicPDF. o
Coded front-end using Classic ASP
(for integration with the existing application). o
Designed and implemented a database
schema and stored procedures using SQL Server. o
Documented the application’s
design and feature set in an accompanying specification.
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Web Developer: Coded www.assetmark.com, a public Web site. o
Implemented HTML/Javascript/CSS
according to graphical “comps” provided by AssetMark’s in-house graphic
designer. o
Worked closely with the graphic
designer as changes were made and content was completed.
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New Account Wizard o
Designed and developed functional
Web application prototypes to assist in the re-design of an existing web
application. System/Solution Architect
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Performed a needs assessment for
fixing documentation problems within MUNI’s trolley division.
Worked closely with Booz Allen Hamilton and MUNI employees to
determine the scope of the problem and to understand the details.
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Drafted a solution proposal consisting
of a well-defined process for updating documentation, Document
Management System software, and a plan for implementing both. Pure Digital
Technologies, Inc., Product Manager, Web Developer
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Programming Tasks Accomplished o
Implemented HTML/Javascript code
to host ActiveX control for “print to store” functionality. Included object
detection and error handling. o
Implemented
HTML/DHTML/Javascript/CSS pages to host user-shared streaming video clips;
developed logic to deliver appropriate web functionality to various browser
types, operating systems and media players. o
Implemented demonstrations of
software products to be viewed over the Web by clients and at trade shows.
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Management Tasks Accomplished o
Managed software development
projects, related to digital photography and video solutions, in various stages
of completion. Projects included: §
Mobile Application §
Web-based ActiveX Application §
Reporting Requirements
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Wrote and maintained product requirement
and specification documents East Bay Regional Parks, SF Bay Area, CA Mar 2005 – Apr 2005 Web Designer/Developer
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Designed and coded the East Bay Fire
Danger Rating Information web page, a password-protected page
used to help fire officials monitor conditions at fire stations
and dispatch personnel and vehicles. ·
Created station data templates for integration with an existing fire station data collection application. ·
Technologies used include HTML, CSS, SSI, and HTACCESS security configuration. Ameriquest
Mortgage Co., Anaheim, CA (Contract
Consultant) Jun 2004 – Jan 2005 Web App Architect/Designer/Developer
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Single-handedly architected,
designed and developed contextual help application (called “QuickHelp”) for use
with Ameriquest’s new loan processing application. ·
Designed and implemented strategy
for using RoboHelp as a single source development tool, trained content
authors. ·
Developed custom XSL transformations
to export RoboHelp output for contextual help as well as for other online and
printed usage. ·
Technologies used include BEA
Weblogic 8.1 Workshop/Server, XML Beans, XSL, JSP, Web Services. Autodesk
Inc., San Rafael, CA (Contract Consultant)
May 2001 – Jan 2004 Specification Writer / Developer; Product Designer /
Developer
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Designed/prototyped
location-sensitive Mobile phone applications using Flash MX. ·
Designed/prototyped/built Internet
and Standalone Java applications to support sales initiatives and for use with
the company’s platform. ·
Worked with platform team leads
and engineers to produce specifications for platform features. ·
Worked with product design,
application developers, test engineers, and technical publications leads to devise
and document useable applications for platform releases. ·
Worked with a small team to
design/develop templates for documenting functional specifications using
Rational SoDA for Word with Rational Rose. ·
Held focus groups with larger team
for feedback on documentation. ·
Produced and distributed
documentation, held review sessions. ·
Sponsored/Distributed Engineering
Change Orders (ECO’s) for changes to specifications previously inspected, then
updated the specifications accordingly. Exiprocity
Solutions, Inc., San Francisco, CA
(Contract Consultant) Oct 2000 – Apr 2001 Lead Application Developer
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Worked with a small team to
design/develop a working prototype with which to acquire startup funding. ·
Created a fully data driven
application with an open architecture, for the purpose of generating output in
a user interface, or for any common application (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). ·
Administered the development
server, including all hardware and software.
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Skills used were Oracle
admin/design/development, Java/JavaBeans design/development, JSP
design/development, ASP design/development, Object-Oriented JavaScript, DHTML,
XML, Windows 2000 Admin, Apache Web Server admin/customization, Tomcat Servlet
Engine admin/customization, ChiliSoft! ASP server admin/customization, Excel
VBA Macros. AnswerThink Consulting Group, Inc., New York, NY Aug 1999 – Oct 2000 E-commerce, Senior Consultant
For a client launching three new Web sites geared toward feminine hygiene topics, implemented e-commerce applications to sell products, displayed targeted information, and gathered data for relevant research: ·
Analyzed client’s current Web hosting system, recommending
new technologies for site implementation. ·
Constructed information architecture design. ·
Installed/administered Interwoven TeamSite v4.0 and ATG
Dynamo Commerce Suite v4.5 including complex integration. ·
Programmed a web-based quiz application using Dynamo Server
Pages, JavaServer Pages, and JavaBeans in a Dynamo/UNIX environment. For a client facilitating
the merger of two utility companies, created an easy-to-use HTML front-end to
combine their respective back-end systems: ·
Met with clients from both companies in focus groups geared
toward user interface design. ·
Created/presented HTML prototype screens, Java Server Pages (JSP),
Entity and Session EJB’s. ·
Delivered working prototype. Goldman, Sachs
& Co., New York, NY Jul 1998 – Aug1999 Programmer/Analyst
Managed and executed full system life cycle of interactive Web
application, Email Subscription System (ESS), for Tokyo Asset Management Public
Web Site: ·
Assumed ownership of ESS project and functions, maintained
project plans and met deadlines. ·
Wrote/confirmed requirements based on requirements of both
New York and Tokyo IT professionals. ·
Designed and coded system and coordinated infrastructure for
ESS and Tokyo public Web site. Included
use of HTML, CGI, Perl, and Javascript. ·
Constructed Sybase database and interactive scripts with SQL
stored procedures and Perl. ·
Coordinated code inspection and security issues with legal/firmwide
groups. ·
Wrote and implemented test cases and plans. ·
Deployed ESS, integrating with Tokyo public Web site. ·
Trained Japanese users and IT employees on ESS usage and
maintenance. ·
Created administration Web interface for easy maintenance of
site by business users and IT employees. ·
Developed Web backup application:
coded Perl scripts and designed UNIX directory structure. Researched and developed data feed of mutual funds and their holdings for
an external client: ·
Analyzed structures of two databases for relational
qualities and created translation tables to expedite correlations. ·
Wrote Visual Basic scripts to produce reports in MSAccess
and exported reports in custom formats. Micro
Warehouse, Lakewood, NJ May 1998 – Jul 1998 VBA/MSAccess Programmer
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Programmed automated reports and
reporting tools with VBA/MSAccess. ·
Created custom MSAccess databases based on data feeds. Media Culture
Identity, Conifer, CO Aug 1997 – Dec 1997
Internet Consultant
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Programmed HTML/Javascript for consulting cooperative. ·
Streamed original/pre-recorded music in MIDI Crescendo and
RealAudio formats. ·
Created original graphics, graphic
design for Web sites. Book Kings,
Inc., Boulder, CO Aug 1995 - Feb 1998 Founder/Co-Owner
Produced musical event at Red Rocks Amphitheater to benefit the American
Glaucoma Society, July 7, 1997 ·
Performed all business functions for the event, including:
the business plan to acquire financial backing; hiring of performers,
contracting labor, lighting, sound, catering, and merchandising; coordinating
advertising; supervising all activities on the day of the event. Promoted/Managed Musical Group, Liquid Playground ·
Founder, Keyboardist, Lead Vocalist, Composer. ·
Created interactive Web site with streaming media. ·
Arranged Colorado, Midwest and New England performances and
tours. EDUCATIONPrinceton
University
BA,
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